10 Things to Do This Halloween in London – 2026 GUIDE

Looking to spend Halloween in the Big Smoke? Here’s everything worth getting up to in the city for London’s most spooky holiday — from a London travel blogger!

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If you’re in London this October, you’re in for a treat.

Halloween here isn’t just house parties and pumpkin carving (although there’s plenty of that, don’t you worry).

In a city with a million things to do at all times, Halloween in London offers plenty to get up to for absolutely everyone.

From light trails at Kew Gardens to rooftop horror films, full-blown club nights and even ghostly bus rides through the city, there’s no shortage of ways to get into the spooky spirit.

Of course, with so many options, it’s easy to end up indecisive and just stay in instead with a bag of Halloween sweets instead (no shame).

With that said, here’s my top 10 recommendations for the best Halloween events happening this season for every taste, and how to book your tickets, so you don’t miss out.

Shall we?

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The Best Things to Do for Halloween in London 🎃

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1. Halloween at Kew

Halloween at Kew

Every Halloween Kew Gardens transforms for the spooky season, and this year is no exception.

Their after-dark trail has quickly become a London Halloween staple, where you’ll wander through tunnels of light, oversized pumpkins and eerie woodland displays that are far more atmospheric than they are terrifying.

It’s a good pick if you want Halloween’s seasonal vibes without the full-on scares.

📆 When: 16 October – 1 November 2026

🎫 Tickets: From £19.50 for non-member adults / £16.75 for member adults, with child and family tickets also available

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2. Halloween Silent Disco at Battersea Power Station

Battersea Power Station Silent Disco

For a Halloween night out with a twist, Battersea Power Station is hosting a one-night-only Silent Disco inside its cool bar Control Room B.

Expect flickering lights, cobwebs, Jack-o’-lanterns and DJs spinning across multiple channels, all set against an industrial backdrop. Spooky!

📆 When: Saturday 31 October 2026, 8pm – 11:30pm

🎫 Tickets: £25; arrive before 9pm and a welcome drink is included.

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3. Rooftop Cinema Club: Halloween Films

Rooftop Cinema Club: Halloween Films

Watching a cult horror film under the stars is hard to beat.

Lucky for you, London’s iconic Rooftop Cinema Club fills its Peckham rooftop with spooky screenings throughout October, with wireless headphones, drinks and plenty of autumn atmosphere — perfect for a Halloween outing!

Expect everything from Hocus Pocus and Scream to Train to Busan, plus a Halloween-night screening of the original Halloween in Peckham.

📆 When: Throughout October

🎫 Tickets: from £14

P.S. – Wrap up warm — October evenings on a London rooftop can get chilly fast!

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4. Ministry of Sound’s Annual Halloween Party

For one of London’s biggest club nights of the year, head to the legendary Ministry of Sound for their annual Halloween rave.

Spread across four rooms with over ten DJs, expect everything from house and bass to hip hop, R&B, disco and tech house — all set against horror décor, CO₂ cannons, strobe lighting and costumed performers.

Coming in costume is a must, and tickets always sell out in advance — so grab yours early if you want to dance ‘til dawn at one of the capital’s most infamous Halloween parties.

📆 When: Thursday 29 October 2026, 10pm – 5am

🎫 Tickets: Current final-release tickets are £33 including the booking fee (18+ only, physical ID required).

P.S. – If it’s sold out, you can find tons more Halloween parties in London on Fatsoma or DesignMyNight.

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5. The Grand’s Massive Halloween Party

The Grand Massive’s Halloween Party

If you’re after a classic London Halloween night out, The Grand in Clapham Junction is hosting its annual blow-out on Saturday 31 October 2026.

Expect spooky décor, DJs, dancers, prizes for the best costumes and plenty of tongue-in-cheek (yes, they promise “The Time Warp” will be played).

📆 When: Saturday 31 October 2026, 10pm – 3am

🎫 Tickets: currently from £45, with final-release tickets at £50 (entry guaranteed before 11:45pm; last entry 12:30am)

P.S. – If it’s sold out, you can find tons more Halloween parties in London on Fatsoma or DesignMyNight.

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6. Jack the Ripper Tour

It simply isn’t Halloween in London without a little Jack the Ripper.

This interactive guided walking tour through Whitechapel takes you back to the autumn of 1888, when the infamous murders gripped Victorian London.

With the help of atmospheric storytelling, Ripper-themed projections and a guide who knows their history inside out, you’ll walk the same cobbled streets and alleyways where the crimes once shocked the city.

📆 When: Tours run nightly, with extra slots during Halloween week

🎫 Tickets: from around £20 per adult (approx. 1 hour 45 minutes)

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7. Comedy London Ghost Bus Tour

For something spooky but a little less serious, hop aboard the black double-decker Ghost Bus Tour this Halloween in London.

This one-hour ride whisks you past London’s most haunted landmarks — from Westminster Abbey to the Tower of London — with a theatrical guide spinning tales of ghosts, murder and grisly history.

What sets it apart is the dark comedy: the tongue-in-cheek humour balances the creepy storytelling, so you’ll get just enough frights without it feeling too intense.

📆 When: Tours run daily, with evening slots perfect for Halloween week

🎫 Tickets: from £28 for adults, with prices varying by date

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8. Hobbledown Heath Pumpkin Patch (& Halloween Half Term)

If you’re looking for a wholesome Halloween day out that isn’t just for the little ones, Hobbledown Heath in Hounslow has you covered for the season.

Their Pumpkin Patch runs all through October (yes, including Halloween itself), with wheelbarrows at the ready so you can pick the perfect pumpkin for carving or cooking.

There’s seasonal games, autumnal food stalls, marshmallow toasting and plenty of photo spots that make it just as enjoyable for adults as it is for kids.

P.S. – For something especially kid-friendly, Hobbledown Heath also runs an October Half Term Trick or Treat Trail, while the sister site in Epsom has its own pumpkin-filled Halloween event.

📆 When: 25 September – 1 November 2026

🎫 Tickets: from £7, plus a £2.75 booking fee (pumpkins charged separately)

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9. Dark Arts at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

Dark Arts at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

Every autumn, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter transforms for its Dark Arts season.

The Great Hall is filled with over 100 floating pumpkins, while Death Eaters and Dementors bring a darker edge to the sets, giving the whole experience a wonderfully eerie twist.

The best part? You don’t need a special event ticket. Seasonal features like Dark Arts (and Hogwarts in the Snow at Christmas) are included with a standard Studio Tour entry, so no matter when you visit, there’s always something extra to enjoy.

I recommend booking this particular tour because it includes return transport from central London. It saves you the hassle of navigating trains and shuttle buses and makes the whole day trip far smoother — especially if you’re heading out specifically for the Hallowe’en magic.

📆 When: 16 September – 8 November 2026

🎫 Tickets: from around £96 with return transport from central London (prices vary by date)

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10. Thorpe Park Fright Nights

Thorpe Park Fright Nights

Last but not least — and worth the journey out of London — Thorpe Park’s Fright Nights are the UK’s most popular Halloween event for a reason (I went for the first time in university!).

Running throughout October, the park transforms after dark with scare mazes, live actors, immersive horror zones and its signature rides running late into the night. For 2026, Fright Nights is also celebrating 25 Years of Fear, with the new Tenement maze alongside returning favourites.

📆 When: 2–4 & 9–11 October, then 15 October – 1 November 2026

🎫 Tickets: from £39 for park entry; scare-maze tickets and packages cost extra

Getting there: From London Waterloo, trains run direct to Staines (you can use your Oyster or bank card tap-in/out), from there you can take a shuttle bus straight to the park in around 10 minutes. Driving is also an option, with paid parking on site.

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